The World Food Programme’s (WFP) latest food security analysis of the country shows the worst hunger level ever recorded during the harvest season (October through February), which is typically a period when more food is available. If there is no significant increase in assistance by the time the lean season arrives next May, conflict hotspots…
The world’s largest gathering dedicated to refugee issues, the Forum is co-hosted by UNHCR and Switzerland and convened by Colombia, France, Japan, Jordan and Uganda. It brings together Member States, civil society, financial institutions, private companies and more than 300 refugee advocates. Shattered dreams, disrupted lives Setting the tone for the discussion, Mr. Grandi said…
Lynn Hastings stressed that the intensifying hostilities have pushed almost half of the population of the Strip, or about a million people, into Rafah in the south, compounding the dire health and hunger crisis. “The reason why Gaza is not safe is not just because of the airstrikes but also because of these conditions created by…
Photo: File Star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been appointed as the vice-captain for the Test series against Australia. Shaheen Afridi will be Shaan Masood’s deputy in Australia tour. It should be noted that Shaheen Afridi is the captain of Pakistan team in T20 format. Before that, for the Perth Test against Australia Pakistan…
Dubai,. The UAE U19 group tape-recorded an exhilarating two-wicket sway Sri Lanka U19 in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup U19 suit at the ICC Academy Oval, the young adults happiness increased when they were welcomed by epic Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar right after their amazing sway the cricketing giant. Shoaib checked out the ICC Academy…
Photo courtesy of Social Media A prize of Rs 36 lakh has been announced for the Pakistan team that won the Wheelchair T20 Asia Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf gave a cash prize of Rs 36 lakh to the winning wheelchair team of the Asia Cup. On this occasion, Zaka Ashraf…
Shaan Masood – File photo Shaan Masood has been appointed as the captain for Pakistan Super League team Karachi Kings. Karachi Kings team acquired Shaan Masood from Multan this year in a trade. Imad Wasim, who led Karachi Kings in the previous edition, is now a part of Islamabad United. It should be noted that…
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja criticized the act of expressing solidarity with Palestine. In a video statement, Usman Khawaja has said that what he did is apolitical, isn’t freedom for everyone. He said that for me the lives of Muslims, Jews and Hindus are equal, I am becoming the voice of those who cannot speak for…
Reacting to the adoption of the outcome document, UN chief Antonio Guterres said mention of the world’s leading contributor to climate change comes after many years in which the discussion of this issue was blocked. The Secretary-General stressed that the era of fossil fuels must end with justice and equity. “To those who opposed a…
Junior squash player Ryan Zaman, who won a silver medal, received a grand welcome on his return home. On his return home, the junior squash player was garlanded, showered with flower petals and carried on his shoulder by family and relatives. Ryan Zaman also danced to the beat of the drum while the cake was…
